Here’s a delicious recipe for a Bacon Pasta Casserole! It’s a comforting dish loaded with creamy pasta, crispy bacon, and melty cheese—perfect for a hearty family dinner. 🥓🧀🍝
Bacon Pasta Casserole
Ingredients:
- 12 oz (340 g) pasta (penne, rotini, or macaroni)
- 8 slices of bacon (cooked until crispy and crumbled)
- 2 tbsp bacon grease (reserved from cooking the bacon) or butter
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or chives (chopped, for garnish)